Alcohol Essentials: Effects on Driving
Course Description:
This course continues our Alcohol Essentials Series, which provides comprehensive education on the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and chemical testing of ethanol.
This course explores the impact of alcohol on driving abilities. It covers the complexities of driving, including sensory, mental, and motor faculties required for safe operation of a vehicle. Key topics include the effects of alcohol on vision, hearing, and cognitive functions such as divided attention and executive function. Learners will gain an understanding of how alcohol impairs driving skills, the phases of driving, and the difference between automatic and controlled driving processes.
This course explores the impact of alcohol on driving abilities. It covers the complexities of driving, including sensory, mental, and motor faculties required for safe operation of a vehicle. Key topics include the effects of alcohol on vision, hearing, and cognitive functions such as divided attention and executive function. Learners will gain an understanding of how alcohol impairs driving skills, the phases of driving, and the difference between automatic and controlled driving processes.
Recommended Learners:
LEO
DRE
Toxicologist
Attorney
DRE
Toxicologist
Attorney
- August 24, 2024
- Duration: 1 hr.
- Lessons: 3
- Quizzes: 0
- Certificate: Yes
This course has been reviewed by ABFT and determined to be acceptable for submission to the ABFT for continuing education credit.
Christine Frenette
Christine Frenette worked for 14 years as an Alcohol and Drug Toxicologist for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in Canada. She has earned her Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Laval University in Quebec City. See full bio.